EXTERNAL HEAD OF NETBALL (FULL-TIME)

Dainfern College seeks to appoint an exceptional and experienced Netball professional to lead and grow our High School Netball programme on a full-time basis from January 2027.

EXTERNAL HEAD OF NETBALL (FULL-TIME)

Dainfern College is an independent English-medium, co-educational school situated on Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The College caters for Grades 0-12 and offers IEB Matric as the Grade 12 exit exam. Our ethos is Christian and is based on the core concept of respect. We seek to develop skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders through the provision of an innovative, relevant, and quality education. We celebrate diversity and are affiliated with the international network of Round Square schools. School details can be found at http://www.dainferncollege.co.za.

This exciting opportunity is suited to a passionate and visionary Netball professional who will provide strategic leadership to the High School Netball programme while driving player development, coaching excellence, and the long-term growth of Netball at Dainfern College. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing a high-performance culture and contributing to the development of a future Netball Academy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and oversee the High School Netball programme.
• Serve as Head Coach of the 1st Netball Team and provide technical and tactical leadership.
• Develop and implement a clear vision, philosophy, and long-term strategy for Netball at the College.
• Establish structured player development pathways from U14 through to 1st Team level.
• Recruit, mentor, support, and develop coaches across the programme.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee fixtures, festivals, tournaments and training programmes.
• Identify and develop talented players while promoting participation across all age groups.
• Implement modern coaching methodologies and performance standards throughout the programme.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance sporting culture aligned with the values of the College.
• Build and strengthen relationships with students, parents, staff, and external sporting organisations.
• Contribute to the strategic development of a year-round Netball Academy and other initiatives that enhance the profile of Netball at Dainfern College.
• Attend College sporting events, meetings, tours, camps, and other activities associated with the role.
• Perform any other duties reasonably associated with the position as required by the College.

Requirements

• Relevant coaching qualification in Netball.
• A recognised World Netball, South African, or equivalent coaching accreditation will be advantageous.
• Proven experience coaching Netball at a high-performance school, provincial, franchise, or elite club level.
• Demonstrated experience coaching senior teams, preferably at 1st Team level.
• Experience in player identification and long-term athlete development.
• Experience mentoring and developing coaches.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Sound administrative and planning abilities.
• A commitment to holistic student development and the values and ethos of Dainfern College.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, school holidays, tours, festivals, and tournaments as operationally required.
• A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV with at least two recent contactable referees for the attention of Mr Daniel Ackerman to dackerman@dainferncollege.co.za. Please use ‘External Head of Netball as the subject line.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from the College by 23 October 2026, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Dainfern College reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy should a suitable candidate be found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications timeously. Dainfern College also reserves the right not to make an appointment. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants being automatically disqualified from consideration.

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Dainfern College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to employment equity. Appointments are made in line with the College’s Transformation strategies